by Sue Hayes | Apr 4, 2012 | Tucson Green Building
Here is just another example of the innovative ‘Green’ techniques that are available from Biotop Living Pool. This pool is chemical free (chlorine being one of the most caustic of chemicals), and even better than salt, or bromide pools. Brilliant Idea, and...
by Sue Hayes | Mar 16, 2012 | Tucson Green Building, Tucson Green Construction
Water can be classified in three distinct categories; drinking water (white), sewage (black), and “in between” water (grey). This “in between” water is water that comes from the laundry machine, dishwasher and shower/bath drains. This water, although polluted, is not...
by Sue Hayes | Oct 19, 2011 | Tucson Green Construction
Rastra is an insulating concrete form (ICF) used to make walls for buildings. Its main components are concrete and thastyron which is a mixture of plastic foam and binder which are subsequently molded into blocks. The main components of rastra are cement, water and...
by Sue Hayes | Sep 26, 2011 | Tucson Green Construction
Solar water heaters, or solar domestic hot water systems, can be a very cost effective way to generate hot water for your home. They can be used in any climate, and the fuel they use (sunshine) is both clean and free. Solar water heating systems include storage tanks...
